Beverage mixer and dispenser



I l :i i Q I g r Q 2 Ill h z Zlzazrz 7175511307 Aug. 24, 1943. w. v. JOHNSON- BEVERAGE MIXER AND DISPENSER Filed 001;. 10. 1941 Patenled Aug. 24, 1943 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE BEVERAGE MIXER AND DISPENSER William V. Johnson, Washington, D. 0. Application October 10, 1941, Serial No. 414,512 (Cl. 225-26) 2 Claims.

This invention relates to a beverage mixer and dispenser, and it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this kind whereby may be readily admixed the ingredients required to produce a. desired beverage.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a device of this kind which not only provides for the desired mixing of the various materials, but is also provided with means whereby such materials maybe thoroughly and eifectively agitated and mixed before being dispensed.

An. additional object of the invention is to provide a device of this kind provided with means whereby certain of the materials may be refrigerated, together with means whereby carbonated or other gaseous liquids may be readily discharged within a storage compartment with substantially no loss of the gaseous charge.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved beverage mixer and dispenser whereby certain imclosed by 'a removable cover or lid 4 of any parequal to the height of the receptacle R and the upper open end of each of the containers C is ticular type.

In the present embodiment of my invention,

the containers C are two in number and arranged side by side and separated one from the other by a. common inner end or side wall 5. These containers 0 are of such dimensions as to allow for each of the containers C is provided with a central opening 8 in which is tightly fitted an end portion of a. plug 9. This plug 9 may be of rubber or other compressible material, or of such other material which can be employed to adunderstood, I will now proceed to describe the Figure 3 is an enlarged transverse vertical sectional view taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 1, with certain of the parts in elevation.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawing, R denotes a main receptacle of desired dimensions and configuration and which, as herein disclosed, has its side and back walls I of a hollow type to provide a dead air space for the purpose of heat insulation, although it is to be stated that if preferred the interior of these walls I may have placed therein a. suitable filler of heat insulating material.

In the present embodiment of my invention, the front wall 2 of the receptacle R is of a single thickness and this front wall I also'constitutes a front wall for each of the relatively large containers C within the receptacle R, the bottom wall 3 for the receptacle R also constituting a bottom wall for each of the containers C. Each of the containers C is also of a height substantially this cap I2 threads upon an upstanding collar vantage. This plug 9 is of a length to allow the neck portion of a bottle of carbonated or gaseous liquid to be engaged thereover so that the liquid within the bottle or container may be readily discharged within the container C through an elongated tube I 0. This tube I0 has one end portion disposed lengthwise through the plug 9 and is of a length to have its lower or opposite extremity terminate closely adjacent to the bottom of the container C. Slidably disposed through the plug 9 is a second elongated tube I I. Before a bottle or other holder is engaged with the plug 9 the second tube II is pulled upwardly so that the same will extend within suchbottle or holder to a point closely adjacent the bottom of the inverted bottle or holder. This will allow the air within the container C being filled, to pass up within the inverted bottle or container engaged with the plug 9 and thereby assure the proper flow of the liquid from within the bottle or other holder out through the tube I9 into the container C to be filled.

Normally, the tube II is substantially housed within its container C, as illustrated in Figure 3, and disposed over the outer portion of the plug 9 to protect the same as well as the adjacent portion of the tubes l9 and II is a cap [2. As illustrated in the accompanying drawing,

l4 defining the opening 8. V

Positioned in advance of the receptacle R, at

the upper portion thereof and carried by the front wall 2, are the smaller receptacles S herein disclosed as five in number, although I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself in this respect, as these containers S may be of such number as may be preferred.

These containers S are adapted to hold a supply of different liquids to be mixed with the liquid drawn from either of the containers C. The liquids in the containers S may be liquors such as rye whisky, Scotch whisky, gin, and the like, or may be different wines, flavors, or such other liquids as may be preferred.

The front wall 2 of the receptacle R is common to all of the containers S and constitutes the rear wall of such containers S. The bottom wall it of each of the containers S is oppositely inclined or beveled downwardly, and at the low point thereof has depending therefrom a discharge pipe or conduit l6 leading to and delivering within an elongated mixing receptacle ll. As herein disclosed, this receptacle I! is cylindrical in form and has its opposite end closed by the removable heads l8 whereby ready access may be had within the receptacle l! for cleansing or other purposes, As illustrated in Figure 1, the receptacle ll is inwardly and downwardly inclined from its opposite ends, and at its low point is formed to provide a well I9. In communication with and depending from this well I9 is a discharge spout 2|], the discharge through the spout 20 being under control of a conventional type of valve 2 5.

Each of the pipes or conduits MS has the flow therethrough under control of a conventional valve 22, and each of the receptacles R is in communication with the mixing receptacle I! through a pipe or conduit 23. The flow through each of these pipes or conduits 23 is under control of a conventional valve 24. Each of the containers S is adapted to have its upper open end closed by a removable cover or lid 25, and the open top of the space 6 is also preferably closed by a removable cover or lid 26, as illustrated in Figure 3.

With the use of my improved device, when it is desired to mix a required beverage, a valve 24 is adjusted into open position, as determined by the required liquid, and there is also opened one of the valves 22, as determined by the desired liquid in one of the containers S. After the required amounts of such materials have been delivered within the mixing receptacle H, the valves 22 and 24 are closed.

The materials delivered within the mixing receptacle I1 will flow down toward the well l9 and be discharged out through the spout 20 containers S. This rod or shaft 21 is of a length to extend slightly above the containers S and the upper or extended end portion of this rod a bladed agitator 3| whereby the liquids or materials within the receptacle I? are thoroughly agitated and mixed as a result of the spinning action effected through the wheel 30.

The various receptacles and containers as herein comprised may be formed of any desired material but it is essential that the portion of the wall of the mixing receptacle ll adjacent to and above the well l9 be transparent so that visual access may be had within the receptacle I! to determine the amount of liquids delivered within said receptacle and also to observe the mixing of such materials, In the present embodiment of the invention, the front wall of the receptacle I1, immediately above the well I9, is provided with a window opening 32 tightly closed by thetransparent plate 33.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a beverage mixer and dispenser constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with whichit may be assembled and operated.

I claim:

1. An apparatus of the class described including a receptacle, liquid holding containers within the receptacle, a cylindrical shaped mixing receptacle extending across and carried by the first receptacle below the containers, said mlxing receptacle being inwardly and downwardly inclined from its opposite ends, a valve controlled communication between each ,of the containers and the mixing receptacle, a series of upon opening of the valve 2|. It is of importance to providemeans to assure effective mixing of the materials within the receptacle l1 before being discharged out through the pipe 20. As herein disclosed extending within the well I9 is the lower end portion of an elongated rod or shaft 21 which extends upwardly and freely through a suitably positioned opening 28 provided in one of the walls 29 separating adjacent receptacle being inwardly and downwardly in-.

clined from its opposite ends, a valved communication between each of the containers andthe mixing receptacle, a series of alined containers carried by the first receptacle above the mixing receptacle, each of said second containers having valve controlled communication with the mixing receptacle, a valve controlled discharge for the mixing receptacle, and removable heads for closing the opposite ends of the mixing receptacle.

WILLIAM V. JOHNSON. 

